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Advanced Colleges of America Online

As a private higher learning institution dedicated to providing learning opportunities to adult learners worldwide, Advanced Colleges of America (ACA) - for Global Healthcare Professionals offer online programs supported by adequate hands-on clinical settings. Individuals interested in embarking on careers within the US medical system will find its programs offered through the use of cutting- edge technology and its accomplished faculty highly suitable for their educational needs. It was approved to operate in the State of California based on the provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) as administered by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. It shall file for accreditation at the prescribed period but will continue to operate under the Bureau’s benchmark for excellence until such time that it has done so.

ACA offers three (3) Advanced Medical Assisting Programs including the Medical Residency Track for International Medical Students and Graduates; the Medical Specialty Track for Highly Qualified Vocational Healthcare Students, Nurses, and other Ancillary Care Providers; and the Medical College Track for Highly Qualified Vocational Healthcare Students, Nurses, and other Ancillary Care Providers or High School Students Interested in Pursuing Medical College Studies. The first track is a 43-unit program composed of 27.5 didactic units and 15.5 clinical units while the second track is a 37-unit program composed of 27.5 didactic units and 9.5 clinical units. The third track is a 43-unit program composed of 33.5 didactic units and 9.5 clinical units. Didactic units are obtained through completion of designated online courses while clinical units are obtained from hands-on clinical externships.

Applicants for admission should be at least 18 years of age, a legal resident or citizen of the US, have graduated from high school or GED equivalent and have a reliable Internet connection. Prospective students need to follow a simple enrollment procedure consisting of reading the catalog, speaking with an enrollment specialist, choosing a program, and completing an online orientation with the college president. Financial aid is provided through in-house financial packages such as zero percent financing or 24 month low interest financing. Tuition rates are highly competitive. Positive reviews are generated both from attending physicians in ACA’s Clinical Externship sites and students who have benefited from the value of direct hands-on training in relation to their online programs.

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